I had the pleasure of talking with the President of the board for the Massage Therapy Foundation, Douglas Nelson.  We explore a lot in the conversation including ideas on the art and science of Massage Therapy, some troubleshooting, and how Doug sees research intersecting with Massage Therapy. Links for the show include NMT Midwest https://www.nmtmidwest.com The Massage Therapy Foundation https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/ Project Cope https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eSysYlam9i5ARD?fbclid=IwAR2A2g_VySZ4qevJc9HYNNtA1JkNnX7DESYQ5dCOGz06nM6MekD3O7e-IPs Also: www.ijtmb.org &nb ..read more

This episode I interview Michael Feraday, the new ED of the RMTAO.  He has been launched into the role by the recent Covid 19 crisis and speaks to some of the difficulties facing RMT's and the RMTAO.  We also speak about where the RMTAO is focused outside of the Covid 19 crisis and future plans. Music by Broke for Free, Niteowl ..read more

Pam Fitch, Cathy Ryan and I dive into the importance of how we phrase things and speak to patients.  Thoughtful, provocative, and fun, this podcast will get you thinking. Contact Pam here Pamela Fitch, M. Ad. Ed., RMTpam@pamelafitch-rmt.comTel: 613-203-2350 Contact Cathy here cryanrmt@gmail.com Contact Damian here damian@rmtbc.ca 250-551-0851 Music by Broke for free, Nite Owl ..read more

What does Kirk O'Bee do for the RMTBC as it relates to the various Massage Schools in BC?  Find out here.  Kirk and I explore his role and explain it to anyone out there who is wondering. Contact Kirk  Tel: (604) 873-4467 | Toll-Free: 1-888-413-4467  email:  Kirk@rmtbc.ca Music:  NiteOwl, Broke for Free ..read more

In this episode Kim and I discuss working in a rural remote location, Haida Gwaii, and we talk about the importance of culture and how it can impact how we work, why we work, where we work, and with who we work.  I enjoyed the highly conversational quality of our back and forth and hope the listeners do too.  Lots of culture in this one Contact Kim at telephone: 250-559-7770 email: kim@rmtbc.ca Music by: Nite Owl, Broke for free ..read more

If you've not much idea what DermoNeuroModulation is as a model within which to approach Manual Therapy, in this podcast Mike and I break down the DNM model.  Along the way, we explore a few other ideas that have influenced his own learning as a Registered Massage Therapist and how he uses these to put together the various seminars he teaches. If you're interested in learning more you can contact Mike through his website http://wellandable.ca/contact or via Phone: 778-630-8930Fax: 604 952 0539Email: hello@wellandable.ca fb: /well.ablet: @wellandable To learn more about DNM and the Neurocentric ..read more

Authors, Educators, Practitioners, Scientists, and Philosophers Cathy Ryan and Pam Fitch join me for a beautiful discussion on intuition and its presence in Manual Therapy.  Is it useful, important, and necessary?  How does science and evidence based practice relate to the idea of intuition? Pam Fitch is the author of Talking Body, Listening Hands, a speaker, and an educator in Manual Therapy whose presence and thoughtful introspection provide a wisdom and depth that only comes with years of intentional practice. Cathy Ryan is the co-author of Traumatic Scar Tissue Management, a speaker, and a ..read more

The Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan Executive Director, Lori Green, joins me this episode to discuss being an Executive Director, where things are at in Saskatchewan, and her thoughts on a what's happening nationally in Registered Massage Therapy. Site links are Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance http://www.crmta.ca/ RMT Act https://www.rmtact.ca/ Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan https://www.saskmassagetherapy.com/   Music by Nite Owl Broke for Free ..read more

In this Episode Bodhi and I talk research.  Bodhi's scientific mind is drawn to research making him a completely different snowflake than myself, so the time spent talking was a massive education for me as to the importance of research, why a massage therapist should pay attention to it, how to engage with research, how to find quality research and much more! Music by Broke For Free Nightowl ..read more

Marcy and Mike Reoch run their own Registered Massage Therapy Clinic in Ladner, BC.  In this episode we talk about the benefits and challenges of being a couple running a business together, how family values influence their business Music - Night Owl, Broke for Free ..read more